National Carry AcademyTraveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Nebraska Permit
January 11, 2016
Carrying a firearm inside and outside a vehicle requires a valid Nebraska carry permit. Carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle is illegal, but only applies to concealed carrying.
Note: Omaha Ordinance Section 20-206. The City of Omaha prohibits carrying of firearms in vehicles without a Nebraska carry permit. Other cities do not have such law.
37-522. Shotgun on Highway; Restrictions; Violation; Penalty.
Carrying a loaded shotgun in a vehicle on any highway in Nebraska is illegal. Violation of this section is considered a Class III misdemeanor and may result to a punishment of at least $50 fine. The state gives the cities the right to have their own regulations on concealed carrying without a carry permit.
17-556. Public safety; Firearms; Explosives; Riots; Regulation.
Second class cities and villages are allowed to regulate the possession, transportation and discharge of firearms, explosives, fireworks and other dangerous tools in the streets, lots and buildings to avoid noises, disturbances and disorder. However, concealed carrying that complies with the Concealed Handgun Permit Act should not be prohibited.
28-1202. Carrying Concealed Weapon; Penalty; Affirmative Defense.
Any person who is carrying a concealed handgun, knife, brass knuckles or other dangerous weapon commits an offense of carrying concealed weapon which is a Class I misdemeanor. Second offense is considered as Class IV felony. Under this section, Nebraska carry permit holders who are issued permit under the Concealed Handgun Permit Act are exempted.
28-1212. Presence of Firearm in Motor Vehicle; Prima Facie Evidence.
The presence of firearms including machine guns, rifles and shotguns as well as knives and brass knuckles inside a vehicle shall mean that all the persons inside possess the item. If the weapon is found in the possession of one of the passengers, this section is not applicable. This also does not apply to lawful carriers.
69-2429. Terms, Defined.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Concealed handgun” means that all the parts of the handgun are hidden.
• “Handgun” refers to any firearm with a barrel not longer than sixteen inches and can be discharged using one hand.
69-2445. Carrying Concealed Weapon Under Other Law; Act; How Construed.
Individuals shall not be prohibited from carrying concealed weapons for self-defense purposes or as a part of his business or employment.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Nebraska Permit
January 11, 2016
Carrying a firearm inside and outside a vehicle requires a valid Nebraska carry permit. Carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle is illegal, but only applies to concealed carrying.
Note: Omaha Ordinance Section 20-206. The City of Omaha prohibits carrying of firearms in vehicles without a Nebraska carry permit. Other cities do not have such law.
37-522. Shotgun on Highway; Restrictions; Violation; Penalty.
Carrying a loaded shotgun in a vehicle on any highway in Nebraska is illegal. Violation of this section is considered a Class III misdemeanor and may result to a punishment of at least $50 fine. The state gives the cities the right to have their own regulations on concealed carrying without a carry permit.
17-556. Public safety; Firearms; Explosives; Riots; Regulation.
Second class cities and villages are allowed to regulate the possession, transportation and discharge of firearms, explosives, fireworks and other dangerous tools in the streets, lots and buildings to avoid noises, disturbances and disorder. However, concealed carrying that complies with the Concealed Handgun Permit Act should not be prohibited.
28-1202. Carrying Concealed Weapon; Penalty; Affirmative Defense.
Any person who is carrying a concealed handgun, knife, brass knuckles or other dangerous weapon commits an offense of carrying concealed weapon which is a Class I misdemeanor. Second offense is considered as Class IV felony. Under this section, Nebraska carry permit holders who are issued permit under the Concealed Handgun Permit Act are exempted.
28-1212. Presence of Firearm in Motor Vehicle; Prima Facie Evidence.
The presence of firearms including machine guns, rifles and shotguns as well as knives and brass knuckles inside a vehicle shall mean that all the persons inside possess the item. If the weapon is found in the possession of one of the passengers, this section is not applicable. This also does not apply to lawful carriers.
69-2429. Terms, Defined.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Concealed handgun” means that all the parts of the handgun are hidden.
• “Handgun” refers to any firearm with a barrel not longer than sixteen inches and can be discharged using one hand.
69-2445. Carrying Concealed Weapon Under Other Law; Act; How Construed.
Individuals shall not be prohibited from carrying concealed weapons for self-defense purposes or as a part of his business or employment.